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The 3 Sound Problems That Can Derail Your NYC Commercial Lease

Tenants obsess over every detail of a NYC commercial lease.

02 Jan '26 • By Bobby Samuels

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The 5 Best Loft Buildings in SoHo for Creative Companies in 2026

I’ve shown hundreds of commercial office buildings across Manhattan, and loft buildings in SoHo occupy their own category entirely.

23 Dec '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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The 5 Boutique Class A Buildings Every NYC Commuter Should Know (Especially If You Use Grand Central)

I get calls about Grand Central office space constantly.

17 Dec '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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NYC Office Market Outlook 2026: 6 Predictions for the New Year

Everyone said Manhattan office space would stay cheap for years.

09 Dec '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Can a Gym, a Terrace, and a Quiet Lounge Really Keep a $500K Employee?

If you walked into KPMG’s Manhattan headquarters this winter, you would have seen something that tells the entire story of the modern office market.

03 Dec '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Commercial Lease Clauses: The Scariest Between Ghosts and Gravy

You know that post-Halloween feeling when you’re sorting through candy and find something unappetizing you missed?

19 Nov '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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NYC Office Market: 401 Buildings Full, Availability Shrinks

Here’s a number that should snap you out of whatever you think you know about the NYC office market: 401 buildings are completely full right now.

14 Oct '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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How PropTech Is Changing NYC Office Leasing for Tenants

I’ve walked clients through thousands of Manhattan offices, and we all suffer from the same touring amnesia.

03 Oct '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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What A&E’s ‘The Real Estate Commission’ Gets Right (and Wrong)

For thirteen years, residential brokers have owned reality TV.

19 Sep '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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AI Commute Analysis: The Next Frontier in Office Site Selection

I’ve been helping companies find office space in this city for over two decades now and can tell you something that might surprise you: most of the firms I work with, even the smart ones, largely overlook commute analysis.

15 Sep '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Eighth Avenue Rents: The $20/SF Discount Nobody’s Talking About

Something unusual is happening with Eighth Avenue rents in the 30s.

08 Sep '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Class A Office Rents in New York City by Neighborhood (As of August 1, 2025)

Class A office rents in NYC stop making sense the moment you compare neighborhoods.

29 Aug '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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The Return of Gulf Investors: Why They’re All-In on Manhattan Again

Gulf investors are back in New York, and it’s happening faster than most people realize.

17 Jul '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Do Branded Office Buildings in NYC Really Justify Their Price Tag?

You’re looking at two options for your next office.

07 Jul '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani? What Could Be the Impact on NYC Commercial Real Estate?

A 33-year-old just broke New York politics—and your building’s rent roll might be next.

25 Jun '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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The $402 Million Fifth Avenue Transformation: Why It’s Midtown’s Next Great Office Corridor

Back in 2019, I showed a CEO a corner office on Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and 59th Street.

05 Jun '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Beyond the Curb Appeal: NYC Commercial Real Estate’s Parking Premium

“Where do I park my Lexus?” That’s how it always starts in NYC commercial real estate.

12 May '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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Building Security in NYC: What Tenants Should Know About Office Access, Cameras, and After-Hours Safety

You’re on another office tour, standing in a gleaming Manhattan lobby.

05 May '25 • By Alan Rosinsky

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NYC Developers Part 2: Sky-The Masterminds Behind NYC’s Trophy Office Renaissance

Six Visionary Developers Reshaping New York City’s Skyline You feel it immediately—that neck-craning moment when you enter a truly spectacular building.

18 Apr '25 • By Alan Rosinsky